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Korean Spicy Bean Sprouts

September 1, 2019 by Grace 4 Comments

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One of my favorite spicy foods is Korean Spicy Bean Sprouts!

Korean Spicy Bean Sprouts

I honestly do not know when my taste buds turned toward spicy. My belief is that that some people just have a tendency toward highly spiced foods….and my husband and I are of this tendency.

This is a good thing for our marriage! So there is generally no fighting over whether to have spicy food or not. 🙂

Korean bean sprout side dish

Korean spicy bean sprouts can be considered banchan. I almost LOVE the banchan (Korean side dishes) more than I adore the main meal itself!

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What Do You Need To Make Korean Bean Sprout Side Dish?

You must know how easy and simple and quick this is to make. Few ingredients = quick prep = delish = scrumptious Korean banchan!!!

The Korean Bean Sprout side dish, or kongnamul muchim, can be spicy or not spicy. Here we concentrate on the amazing delicious spicy version! Korean chili flakes (or hot pepper powder)! You can find this at your local Korean market, or you can order it here on Amazon. Lots of garlic! Sesame oil and sesame seeds! And…plenty of Thai fish sauce which adds to the scrumptious umami flavor!!!

Korean Spicy Bean Sprouts, fish sauce, sesame oil, garlic, sesame seeds, green onions, and korean red pepper
Gochugaru
Korean Red Pepper Powder
Sesame Oil
Roasted Sesame Seeds

All the ingredients (except for the bean sprouts and the green onions) are first combined. Then after blanching the bean sprouts in boiling water for a few minutes, the bean sprouts are added to the combined ingredients, gently mixed together and then green onions are added.

sesame seed, garlic, korean red pepper, fish sauce
Bean Sprouts

And then voila! You have your delicious Korean Spicy Bean Sprout banchan!

Korean Spicy Bean Sprouts

This is super delicious served with rice! It also makes the perfect accompaniment to any Korean main dish or as a side anytime you’d like something spicy.

Other Korean Banchan Recipes

Here are some other easy Korean banchan recipes which you may like to try!

Quick and Easy Cucumber Kimchi

Cucumber Kimchi

Bok Choy Kimchi

Korean Bok Choy Kimchi

Korean Perilla Leaves

Korean perilla leaves

Zucchini Side Dish

Korean Zucchini Side Dish and chopsticks

Wild Green Onion Kimchi (Pa Kimchi

Pa Kimchi

Once you try making a couple of these you’ll realize just how easy to make and delicious they are!

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Cheers! Grace

Korean Spicy Bean Sprouts

Korean Spicy Bean Sprouts

Grace
Korean Spicy Bean Sprouts is a super delicious Korean banchan! Easy to make it is the perfect accompaniment to rice or any Korean main dish!
4.5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 2 mins
Total Time 9 mins
Course banchan, Side Dish
Cuisine Korean
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ts salt
  • 1 lb bean sprouts rinsed and any black parts and long stems discarded
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp Korean red pepper chili flakes (red pepper powder)
  • 2 tsp sesame oil
  • 2 tsp sesame seeds toasted
  • 2 green onions sliced thinly
  • 4 tsp fish sauce

Instructions
 

  • Boil water in a large saucepan. Add 1 ts salt, and then add your rinsed and picked over bean sprouts. Ensure the water covers the bean sprouts. Blanch for 2 minutes, and then drain and rinse with cold water.
    Bean Sprouts
  • Meanwhile combine the minced garlic, red pepper flakes, sesame oil, sesame seeds, and fish sauce in a large bowl.
    sesame seed, garlic, korean red pepper, fish sauce
  • After rinsing the sprouts in cold water, add to the bowl which contains the above combined ingredients. Mix gently, and then add the green onions and mix again.

Notes

Enjoy this delicious spicy Korean bean sprout banchan with rice, or as an accompaniment to any Korean main dish!  Enjoy this taste of Korea!
Keyword Banchan, bean sprouts, side dish

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  1. Eileen Tse

    July 1, 2020 at 7:15 pm

    4 stars
    Simple and straightforward recipe with nice aromatics and subtle taste! Really enjoyed it 🙂

    Reply
    • Grace

      July 1, 2020 at 10:32 pm

      Hi Eileen! Thanks so much for your comments and for trying this out! I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Take good care!! Grace 🙂

      Reply
  2. Tori

    February 16, 2021 at 5:35 am

    5 stars
    These were delicious and scratched the itch for Korean side dishes during a time when going out isn’t favorable. Thank you! 🙂

    Reply
    • Grace

      February 16, 2021 at 9:53 am

      Hi Tori! You made my day! I’m so happy that you enjoyed these Korean bean sprouts! Thanks for trying the recipe and for commenting here. I do hope that you stay safe and warm where you are and take good care!! 🙂 Thank you again!!! Grace

      Reply

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